[telescope115]

I put a telescope up for sale years ago, and the man who bought it from me came to my city and picked it up, personally. Before he arrived, my wife googled him and discovered that he had actually summited Everest. Did I ever have questions to ask him! But he couldn’t stay long, he had to fly back home right away.DARN, someone who had successfully climbed Everest was in my living room! He made two more attempts, one he had to abort (not enough oxygen), and the last one successful. I wish he could’ve stayed and told a few stories.

[simpson96]

what a wonderful story to share-—thanks!!!!

[caww]

Oh gee it would have been interesting to hear and ask him questions without a doubt.

I'm always left with the question unanswered......Why climb a mountain where you can't breath, can take your life and costs a fortune?

Are these people ‘challenged’ in ways the average person isn't....or is their need to be challenged so great like an addict to the next peak?

[Lou L]

someone who had successfully climbed Everest was in my living room! He made two more attempts, one he had to abort (not enough oxygen), and the last one successful. I wish he could’ve stayed and told a few stories.

All the books I've ever read about Everest climbs (and some were deliberately harrowing), sounded as though the experience is anything but satisfying. The climb is a near-death experience, regardless of how careful you are. It's not about getting to the summit; it's about surviving.

And it's quite pricey, too!